2009 Ford Focus vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
